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Technology and Livelihood Education

Information Communication Technology

COMPUTER SYSTEMS
SERVICING
EXPLORATORY
Quarter 1 – Module 8
Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 7/8
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 8: Exploratory Course - Computer Systems Servicing
First Edition, 2020

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For the learner:

Welcome to the Computer Systems Servicing Exploratory 7/8 Alternative Delivery

Mode (ADM) Module on Testing Electronic Components!

The hand is one of the most symbolic parts of the human body often used to depict
skill, action, and purpose. Through our hands, we may learn, create, and
accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you, as a learner,
are capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies and
skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!

This module is designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. In addition, this module
will allow you to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active
learner.

What I Need to Know

This module is designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the nature of Computer Systems Servicing. The scope of this module is made
accessible to be used in many different learning situations. The language used
recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow
the standard sequence of the course and are made flexible to correspond with the
textbook you are now currently using.

The module is divided into two lessons, namely:

• LO 3 – Test components
• LO 4 – Evaluate the testing process

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. detect and record problems and faults by testing;
2. identify the testing methods appropriate to industry standards; and
3. resolve detected problems and faults during testing in accordance with
industry standards and practices.

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 What I Know

Instructions: Determine what is being asked by choosing the letter of the correct
answer. Write your answers in a separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following tools is used to test the basic functionality of specific
computer ports?
A. Digital Multimeter C. Loopback Adapter
B. LAN Tester D. Toner probe
2. Which of the following is not an example of disk management tools?
A. Chkdsk C. Dxdiag
B. Defrag D. Fdisk
3. Which of the following is the first step in testing computer components?
A. Evaluate errors C. Respond to errors
B. Gather information D. Validate data
4. During the boot routine, you will hear a series of beeps that indicates an error in
one of the computer components. What do you call these beep sounds?
A. Beep Codes C. Power On Self-Test
B. Hard Disk Drive Indicator D. System Error Message
5. Which will help you troubleshoot problems relating to Windows Operating
Systems?
A. Diagnostic Tools C. Software Tools
B. Disk Management Tools D. Diagnostic Test Management

Lesson
Testing Electronic
6 Components (TEC)
A future computer technician like you will need to understand the proper
practices on how a computer system works. It is important that an early detection
of computer system errors must be addressed immediately to avoid further damage
to computer electronics and electrical components.

Before we proceed to the new lesson, let’s check your understanding of the
different components by answering the activity below.

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 What’s In

Instructions: Determine what is being described in each number. Choose the correct
answer from the box below. Write the letter of the correct answers in your notebook.

A. Continuity Test C. Voltmeter E. CTRL+ALT+DEL

B. Hard Disk Drive D. Power On Self-Test

1. What command is used to stop RAM and CPU consumption in task manager’s
running programs?
2. What process must be done to test and to check wire connections, damaged
components, quality of soldering and identify specific wire in an electric circuit?
3. If you hear continuous beeping sound from your computer system, what could
have been the cause of error?
4. What appropriate tool will you use for testing circuit board’s components to
measure its input and output voltages?
5. What is the first step to detect computer component errors during start up?

What’s New

Safety in every workstation must be observed by computer technician to apply

health and safety at all times. Good practices must be in compliance with the law
by understanding the listed guidelines below:
1. Accidents must be reported.
2. When moving heavy components, care of your health and safety must be observed.
3. Workstation must comply with safety regulations to protect the welfare of workers.
4. Tell your line manager of the health safety representatives immediately of any
health and safety problems.
5. Hazards must be identified in the workplace and take necessary actions.

LO3: Test Components

The most basic test is to switch the system on to check if it starts without
errors. When some of the components are not working properly, ICT professionals
use different tools and utilities to check that all is well with the system after an
installation.

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 What is It

The use of diagnostic tools is essential to check tools and utilities to ensure
that everything in the computer system works well. Diagnostic tools are used to test
and diagnose equipment’s. Proper preparations and handling of these tools with
personal protective devices will secure all components to be tested in a well-managed
space. Below are examples of Diagnostic Tools.

Toner Probe Loopback Adapter Digital Multimeter

Composed of toner and Used to test the basic Used to test the integrity
probe part. The toner functionality of specific of circuits and the
generates a tone that computer ports. quality of electricity in
travels the length of the computer 630
cable while the probe part components
traces the cable.

Software tools are a variety of software tools that can be used to troubleshoot
problems in relation to Windows operating systems to create, maintain, debug, or
support other applications and programs. Examples of these are Embold, Linx, Atom,
Cloud 9, GitHub, NetBeans, Bootstrap, and Node.js.

Disk Management tools help a technician diagnose problems, maintain

hardware, and protect the data stored in a computer. It also helps detect and correct
disk errors, prepare a disk for data storage and remove unwanted files. Examples of
disk management tools are fdisk, disk management tool, format, scandisk or
CHKDSK, Defrag, Disk clean up and System file Checker (SFC)

FDISK A command-line tool that creates and deletes partitions on

a hard drive.
Disk Management Initializes disks, creates partitions, and formats partitions.
Tool
Format Prepares a hard drive to store information.
ScanDisk or Scan the file system’s physical errors and checks the
CHKDSK integrity of files and folders on a hard drive.
Defrag Optimizes space on a hard drive to allow faster access to
programs and data.
Disk Cleanup Clears space and deletes files safely on a hard drive
System File Checker A command-line tool that scans the operating system’s
(SFC) critical files and replaces files that are corrupted.

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 In testing components, here is a set of steps to guide you through what needs
to be done to thoroughly test the installation.
1. Gather test information to record all the results of your test procedures
and finding out what happens.
2. Validating the test information requires checking the data gathered from
the tests and make sure it is correct.
3. Responding to test information is the most important because you need to
recognize when a test shows a problem or becomes successful.
4. The formal step is to check the specification for the installation to make
sure that it has been met. Request for an upgraded computer must be
successful and based on industry standards to avoid system component
failures.
Documenting computer components testing needs proper recording of results.
Once computer components testing is done, you have to ask the following questions?
Do you encounter any problem? Yes or No? If Yes, then proceed to
appropriate procedure in removing and replacing parts. If No, then proceed to
observe the proper boot routine and start your computer.

LO4: Evaluate the testing process

When the boot routine is running, try to observe some of the following problem
indications and perform the following steps:
1. Does the power supply fan run normally? If Yes, proceed to boot up. If No, then
troubleshoot the system power supply.
2. Try to look at your keyboard and watch the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock.
Is there a light indicator? If Yes, then proceed to the system running program. If
No, try to troubleshoot the keyboard cable, if it is connected. Most likely your
system power supply is non-operational.
3. Try to listen to a beep sound when a computer system is turned on. Do you hear
a sound? If Yes, identify how many beeping sounds do you hear. Beep code is a
series of beeps that indicates an error condition. of the different parts of the
computer systems. You may watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGqN-
tCU5Vo for some beep codes reference to identify faulty computer system
components
4. Try to observe your monitor if there is a light indicator. If Yes, make sure it is not
red. If it is Red, it might be turned off. If Green, the monitor is working properly.
But when the light indicator never showed on your screen, then the monitor may
not be plugged in. Try to check the cable.
5. Verify the chips, expansion cards, and other sockets or connectors if it is properly
seated. If Not, then remove your computer cover, and try to remove and return
the chipset.

For all these undertakings, proper recording of results must be kept for proper
documentation and must be submitted to appropriate personnel or authority. Your
line manager or the health and safety representative will be in-charge for the
replacement of defective components.

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 What’s More

Instructions: Match column A (Diagnostic Tools) with Column B (Descriptions).

Write the letter of the correct answer in a separate sheet of paper.
A B
Diagnostic Tools Descriptions
1. Digital Multi-meter a. Used to test and diagnose equipment.
2. Beep codes b. Used to troubleshoot problems relating to
3. Disk Management Windows operating systems
tools c. Helps detect and correct disk errors, prepare a
4. Software tools disk for data storage and remove unwanted files.
5. Diagnostic tools d. A series of beeps that indicates an error
condition.
e. Used to test the integrity of circuits and the
quality of electricity in computer components

What I Have Learned

Instructions: Supply the missing word/statement for the following items numbered
1 to 5. Write your answer in your notebook.

1. The most basic test to every computer component is to (switch the system on,
observe hardware components) and check if it starts without errors.
2. A tool used to test the basic functionality of specific computer ports is (Loopback
Adapter, Toner probe).
3. Safety in every workstation must be observed always by the (computer
technician, health manager) in compliance with the law on occupational health
and safety.
4. Fdisk, Chkdsk, Defrag, Disk clean up and System file Checker (SFC) are
examples of (disk management tools, software tools).
5. The first step in testing computer components is to (validate data, gather
information) and guide you in evaluating the computer system errors.

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 What I Can Do

Instructions: Rate your skills in testing computer components. Copy and

answer/check your self-assessment in a separate sheet of paper.
Tasks
Excellent Very Good Good
After acquiring the skills in testing electronic
computer components, I can … (5) (4) (3)
1. prepare and handle the type of tools with
personal protective devices on testing
computer components
2. understand that computer components
can be checked using appropriate disk
management tools
3. tell that a computer is at best working
condition when I hear one beep sound as I
turned it on
4. resolve detected problems and faults
during testing.
5. properly document test results by finding
errors and probable solutions and submit
to proper authority.

Assessment

Instructions: Determine what is being asked by choosing the letter of the correct
answer. Write your answers in a separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following is the first step in testing computer components?
A. Evaluate errors C. Respond to errors
B. Gather information D. Validate data
2. Which will help you troubleshoot problems relating to Windows Operating
Systems?
A. Diagnostic Tools C. Software Tools
B. Disk Management Tools D. Diagnostic Test Management
3. Which of the following tool is used to test the basic functionality of specific
computer ports?
A. Digital Multi-meter C. Loopback Adapter
B. LAN Tester D. Toner probe
4. Which of the following is not an example of disk management tools?
A. Chkdsk C. Dxdiag
B. Defrag D. Fdisk
5. During the boot routine, you will hear a series of beeps that indicates an error in
one of the computer components. What do you call these beep sounds?
A. Beep Codes C. Power On Self-Test
B. Hard Disk Drive Indicator D. System Error Message

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 Additional Activities

Instructions: Follow the steps below to access Disk management tools. Take a
picture of your screen every time you do the steps. Send your image to your teacher
for documentation.
A. From the search box, type run and press enter.

B. In the open box, type diskmgmt.msc

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C. A screen will show details of your Hard drive.

D. Take a picture of your screen.

E. Write the details of your Disk Status, Capacity and Free Space on your notebook
for safekeeping.

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 Answer Key

A 5. A 5. 10.C
C 4. B 4. 9. A
C 3. C 3. 8. B
D 2. D 2. 7. C
B 1. E 1. 6. C

Assessment What's More What I Know

References:
• Leosala, Marigen N. et. al. Technology and Livelihood Education- Information
and Communications Technology Learners Manual Grade 7 & 8
• Ramilo, Ronaldo V. and Pasco, Deover M. K to 12 Basic Education
Curriculum-Technology and Livelihood Education. Computer Hardware
Servicing Learning Module.
• Understanding PC Hardware PC Assembly, Upgrade and Repair. Jemma
Development Group. Jemma, Inc. 2019

Online sites:
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fors_RH1GL0
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmvFHEJLylg
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGqN-tCU5Vo

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